For anyone interested, here's one story on the matter:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story...190714,00.html

One of them did apply for conscientious objector status, and was denied. The other simply fled. (according to the article)

I feel bad for their problems, but I fail to see how they should be ours. They signed up willingly and should've known the potential consequences for doing so. They joined the military, where they train you to kill people and follow orders to do so. What were they expecting?

It is possible that they do face the death sentence, though I cannot see that being carried out. But if I did, I would probably say grant them asylum.

That said, send them back. As Jozep put so nicely, you make your own bed and you sleep in it.

-Khirmint